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Oak Park Arms

408 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL

Independent Living

★ 4.743 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Oak Park Arms

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community brings a historically known 1920s hotel to life with a vast range of choices for seniors. Oak Park Arms is pet friendly and offers different floor plans with options in independent living apartments, assisted living, adult day care, and short-term care. The community is located in Oak Park, Illinois, less than 30 minutes west of Chicago. Oak Park Arms has been serving seniors for…

Published floor plans

Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$2,000/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 3, 2026

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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$2,600/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 3, 2026

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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,100/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 3, 2026

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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Floor plan

Studio$2,000 observed · tracking future changes

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.7 out of 5 from 43 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

I liked Oak Park Arms. The rooms are a little bit small for my taste, but I liked that they had good amenities there, except they charge extra for food. The people were friendly. They have housekeeping every two weeks. They have a washer and dryer in the building. They had lectures and games, and some of the residents there gave lectures, which is kind of nice. They have trips. The staff was very nice and very informative.

★★★★★

Positive

My experience

I enjoy the overall experience and I have already recommend Oak Park community to other families.

Verified ReviewResident/clientIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community

Security, lots of activities, cleanliness, restaurant, library, piano room, beauty shop, laundry mat. The staff is nice and very helpful. I feel comfortable knowing my sister lives at Oak Park Arms.

Verified ReviewFamily/friendIndependent Living

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

Oak Park Arms is clean, it's big, and the people are friendly, but out of my price range. They have a library, an activity room, a gym, a barbershop, a beauty shop, a restaurant, and a community center with a stage. It's a nice place. The staff were nice and friendly when we went there. They tried to help.

★★★★★

Positive

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community

5 for sure on each. I like the security where people can't just walk in the building. I like the cleanliness of the property. I like the restaurant. And most of all I like the staff. They are professional and friendly.

Verified ReviewFamily/friendIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

Oak Park Arms is in an old historic building, and it's a little more difficult for mobility. They have some areas where you have to take a few steps. The staff was very friendly, seemed very dedicated to their work, and really cared about the other staff and the residents. They have been open since the 70s, and they have a really impressive turnover rate. What they tend to do is let people work up to different responsibilities, and they must do that very, very well. They have some highly qualified people with …

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What we know from public sources

Care options: Independent Living
Operator: Not yet resolved
Public price status: Published starting price available
Last source check: October 22, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

Restaurant Style Dining
Room Service
Vegan
Low / No Sodium
Vegetarian
Meals Provided
Guest Meals
Professional Chef
Café or Bistro
Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

Memory Care
Staffing & Ancillary Services

Services & convenience

Uncovered Parking
Complimentary Transportation
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Resident Parking Available
Cats Allowed
Weight Limit (lbs)
Dogs Allowed
Pet Care Available
Laundry Service / Drycleaning
Beautician
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Housekeeping
Polish
English
Spanish

Activities & engagement

Live Well Programs
Sensory-based Programs
Light Therapy Programs
Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Activities On-site
Intergenerational Programs
Reminiscence Programs
Activities Off-site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Happy Hour
Catholic Services
Other Religious Services
Dances
Holiday Parties
Wii Bowling
Yoga / Chair Yoga
Karaoke
Devotional Activities On-Site
Pet-focused Programs
Montessori Programs
Art Classes
Live Dance or Theater Performances
Day Trips and Outings
Gardening Club
Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
Protestant Services
Live Musical Performances
Trivia Games
Tai Chi
Brain fitness / Dakim
Birthday Parties
Visiting Rabbi
Stretching Classes
BBQs or Picnics
Community Service Programs

Outdoor spaces

Outdoor Common Areas
Main Street Shops
TV Lounge
Meeting Room
Indoor Common Areas
Beauty Salon
Outside Patio
Library
Central Fireplace
Barber Shop
Computer or Media Center
Game Room
Movie or Theater Room
Arts and Crafts Center
Ballroom
Piano or Organ
Billiards Lounge
Fitness Center

Apartment & room features

Kitchenette
Bath Tubs
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Full kitchen
Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Air Conditioned
Cable or Satellite TV
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 22, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees: Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee: Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability: Confirmation required

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